Committee reports three bills out with 'do pass' recommendations after executive session

After public testimony the committee recessed for caucus and reconvened for executive action. The committee considered multiple bills and recorded roll-call results on three measures.

- Substitute Senate Bill 59 17 (relating to DOC distribution/abortion medications as outlined in staff notes and five floor amendments): The motion to report SSB 59 17 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation carried. Staff announced the tally as "10 ayes, 6 nays, 3 excused." The committee debate included multiple amendment votes; several amendments were offered and rejected before the final roll call. (Staff announced: 10 ayes, 6 nays, 3 excused.)

- Senate Bill 59 88 (relating to Department of Health opioid treatment program activities and settlement-fee provisions): The committee moved SSB 59 88 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation. Staff announced the final tally as "13 ayes, 3 nays, 3 excused." Supporters emphasized use of settlement funds for recovery services; some members expressed concern about fee authority delegated to the Department of Health.

- Senate Bill 51 24 (medicaid network adequacy requirements for post‑acute care services): The committee reported SB 51 24 out of committee with a unanimous voice vote recorded as 16 ayes, 0 nays, 3 excused.

The meeting adjourned after the roll calls. Detailed roll-call entries and amendment actions are recorded in the official committee minutes and staff roll-call presentation.